The Chicago Camp - We arrive at our goal!
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The Chicago Camp - We arrive at our goal!
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After 5 camping stops along the way, we arrive at the park we've planned as our Forward Operating Base for months. This episode we will talk about the campgroud itself. Be sure to check out the YouTube video where we talk about and show our Chicago adventure.
YouTube - Chicago Adventure
Our FOB Camp - Click Here
Overview & Location • Just about 55 miles from downtown Chicago, this rural KOA campground in Union, IL offers a peaceful country setting with easy access via I-90 (Exit 42 or Exit 36) . • Ideal for anyone wanting to blend city sightseeing—via nearby Metra access—with a more relaxed, nature-first stay . ⸻ Accommodations & Site Options • RV sites feature upgraded amenities like KOA Patio®, and support rigs up to 65 feet in length with 50 Amp service . • Deluxe Cabins: Family-friendly units featuring full baths, a partial kitchen, loft, and outdoor decks with swings, fire rings, grills, and a fenced dog run—pets allowed ($) . • Rustic (Camping) Cabins: No bathroom inside, but include A/C, a mini-fridge, porch swings, and access to shared facilities; also pet-friendly . • Tent sites and group camping options are available as well . ⸻ Onsite Amenities & Recreation • The campground is well-equipped for fun and relaxation, offering: • A seasonal swimming pool (Memorial Day to early September) • Mini golf, Frisbee golf, Gem Mine, Jump Pad, and a large playground • Dog park (KampK9®), wi-fi, camp store, laundry room, patio swings, and walking trails . ⸻ Events & Activities • This KOA brings the community spirit with frequent family-friendly events such as: • Ice cream socials, hay wagon rides, bingo, flashlight candy hunts, t-shirt relays, tie-dye sessions, crafts, and more . • They also host seasonal special events like “Dinosaurs Return,” “Fall Fest,” and KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend . ⸻ Nearby Attractions • Explore the Illinois Railway Museum just a mile away, or enjoy family outings to Santa’s Village Azoosment Park . • Shopping and entertainment aren’t far either—Woodfield Mall, Prime Outlet Mall, and the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino are within convenient reach .CampH54 is a production of Birdman Media™
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